baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2530666-A (GB)
Title: Tool for measuring wellbore geometry
Inventor: HU JIANBING
IPC: E21B47/08
Filed: 2014-03-13
Abstract: A downhole tool is disclosed for measuring wellbore geometry. The downhole tool may include a body with a bore extending at least partially therethrough. The body may include a radial recess. An arm may be movably coupled to the body at a first end portion of the arm. The arm may be within the radial recess in a retracted position and be pivotable in a radially-outward direction relative to the body to an expanded position. A measurement device coupled to the body may measure the pivoting motion of the arm. A piston coupled to the body may be movably coupled to a second end portion of the arm, and the piston may respond to changes in hydraulic pressure to pivot the arm between the retracted position and the expanded position.
Patent GB-2544467-A (GB)
Title: Retractable thruster
Inventor: NIGEL CHRISTOPHER SMITH
IPC: B63H25/42
Filed: 2015-11-12
Abstract: A thruster assembly for a marine vessel has a propeller unit 14, a motor 10 and a drive shaft 12 linking the motor with the propeller unit to drive the propeller unit. The drive shaft is foldable and defines a drive path between the motor and the propeller unit. A housing 2 locates the propeller unit in a storage configuration. The motor is fixed with respect to the housing, the housing being adapted to be fixed with respect to an opening in a hull 8 of the marine vessel. An actuator (22, Fig 1) is operable to move the propeller unit from the storage configuration to a deployment configuration in a direction from inboard to outboard, the propeller unit being extended from the hull for use in the deployment configuration. The propeller unit is supported by a support assembly 36 which is pivotable relative to the housing about a pivot axis A which is located outboard of the drive path in both the storage and the deployment configuration. Arrangements in which the pivot axis is located in a position downwardly from a flange (4, Fig 9) of the housing and is located outboard of an actuator shaft rotation axis (S, Fig 1) are disclosed.
Patent GB-2535656-A (GB)
Title: Computer control method, control program and computer
Inventor: TAIKI EDA
IPC: A63F13/822
Filed: 2014-09-26
Abstract: Provided is a computer control method, etc., which enables increasing the usability of a city-building game. This computer control method is provided with a storage unit which stores game media arranged in a game space, arrangement positions of the game media, and templates for defining the arrangement positions of one or more game media, and the game is advanced by the game media being arranged in a game space on the basis of commands from a player. If a template is applied to a prescribed range of the game space on the basis of a command from the player, then the computer moves the game media arranged in the game space to the game media arrangement positions defined by the template.
Patent GB-2548905-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for RAN-WLAN aggregation
Inventor: CAROLINE JACTAT
IPC: H04W88/06
Filed: 2016-04-01
Abstract: A mobile device 110 is in wireless communication directly with a base station 120 and in wireless communication with a WLAN access point 130, which access point is in communication with the base station. The mobile device 110 is configured according to pre-defined rules to transmit data from the mobile device to the base station 120 directly to the base station and/or via the WLAN access point 130. The UE 110 transmits data from the UE 110 to the base station 120 according to the received rules. In another aspect a difference between the transmission time for data transmitted directly to the base station 120 from the mobile device 110 and the transmission time for data transmitted to the base station 120 via the WLAN access point 130 from the mobile device 110 is determined. The transmission of data transmitted directly to the base station 120 from the mobile device 110 is delayed by a time based on the difference.
Patent GB-2543884-A (GB)
Title: Ampholyte polymers and methods of treating subterranean formations with the same
Inventor: HSINCHEN CHUNG
IPC: C09K8/68
Filed: 2014-12-10
Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a composition including a crosslinkable ampholyte polymer or a crosslinked product of the same, methods of making and using the composition, and systems including the composition. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of treating a subterranean formation. The method can include obtaining or providing a composition including a crosslinkable ampholyte polymer. The composition can also include at least one crosslinker. The method can include placing the composition in a subterranean formation.
Patent GB-2552362-A (GB)
Title: Sports apparatus and system
Inventor: JIGNESH KARSAN DEVSHI PATEL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2016-07-21
Abstract: A sports apparatus comprises a processor 100 and a pressure sensor 200. The pressure sensor comprises a plurality of sensing units comprising a first sensing unit 210 and a second sensing unit 220, and an impact layer 250 covering the first and second sensing units. The pressure sensor is configured such that a first inner surface of the impact layer is in contact with at least the first and second sensing units upon the object impacting a second outer surface of the impact layer which is configured for receiving the impacting object. The pressure sensor is configured to generate first and second signals at least using the respective first and second sensing units. The processor is configured to determine the impact location of the object on the second surface of the one or more impact layers based on at least the first and second signals. A system for controlling the propelling of a sports projectile and a method of calibrating a pressure sensor are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2539578-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reinforcement protection
Inventor: GARETH GLASS
IPC: C23F13/06
Filed: 2015-03-04
Abstract: A method of using an activator in a compact discrete sacrificial anode assembly that is assembled within an anode cavity in concrete is described. The method includes providing a sacrificial anode, and an activator to activate the sacrificial anode, and a backfill to embed the sacrificial anode and the activator in an anode cavity in the concrete. The activator is provided as a discrete contained unit for dispersion through the backfill to surfaces of the sacrificial anode, and the unit at least in part separates the activator from any electrolyte in contact with the sacrificial anode. The activator is separated from the backfill prior to use. The advantages of this invention include limiting corrosion of the sacrificial metal element prior to use, containment of the health and safety risk presented by an activator, and providing a facility to control the quantity of activator installed in a sacrificial anode assembly. A surprising benefit results from a transient increase in the temperature of the assembly.
Patent GB-2544187-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft pneumatic system
Inventor: JONATHAN BOND
IPC: F02C9/18
Filed: 2016-10-07
Abstract: An aircraft pneumatic system comprises a gas turbine engine 10 comprising a compressor 14, a fan 12 and a core turbine 12 coupled to one of the compressor 14 and the fan 12, an auxiliary turbine 50 having an inlet in fluid communication with the core turbine 20, the auxiliary turbine 50 being configured to power an auxiliary compressor 40, an inlet of the auxiliary compressor 40 being in fluid communication with an outlet of the fan 12, and an outlet of the auxiliary compressor 40 being in fluid communication with an aircraft environmental control system (ECS) 48. Preferably the auxiliary compressor 40 comprises a centrifugal compressor, and the auxiliary turbine 50 comprises a centrifugal turbine. Preferably at least one of the auxiliary turbine and auxiliary compressor comprise variable inlet guide vanes. The pneumatic system allows for the internal spaces of the aircraft to be pressurised.
Patent GB-2558551-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for managing a communication system, communication system
Inventor: MICKAËL LORGEOUX
IPC: H04W36/08
Filed: 2017-01-03
Abstract: A communication system 100 comprising multiple mobile nodes 104 105 and a plurality of receiving nodes 110-116 sharing the same RF channel is managed by first obtaining signal quality metrics for the communication between the mobile and receiving nodes. A control function is then assigned to a predetermined number of the receiving nodes based on these metrics, and a network cell is formed with each of these nodes which further comprises a mobile node. This scheme is directed for use with millimetre wave, 60GHz networks and relates to clustering. The network cells may be personal basic service sets (PBSS) and the control function may be the role of PBSS Control Point (PCP) according to the 802.11ad standard. The predetermined number may be based on two values: the required level of redundancy for a multi-copy transmission involving several receiving nodes, and the number of wireless MAC layers of the mobile nodes. Receiving nodes without a control function may join a network cell to facilitate further redundancy.
Patent GB-2542103-A (GB)
Title: Pipe connector
Inventor: DAVID BARKER
IPC: F16L37/088
Filed: 2015-09-02
Abstract: A pipe connector for connecting pipes in a pipeline. The connector may include an outer body defining a cavity; a gripping ring supported in the cavity, the gripping ring defining a gap to allow the gripping ring to decrease in diameter to engage one of the pipes; and an end nut defining a nut bore receiving the gripping ring, a nut engagement surface extending into the nut bore and being engageable with the gripping ring, the end nut being configured to move axially inwardly relative to the outer body to compress and cause at least the first gripping ring to engage the one of the pipes.
Patent GB-2550279-A (GB)
Title: Cordless motorized roller shade
Inventor: JU-HUAI CHEN
IPC: E06B9/68
Filed: 2017-04-07
Abstract: A cordless motorized roller shade includes a motorised operation device 1, a secondary shade 2 mounted on the motorised operation device and hanging down, and a combination module 3 mounted between the motorised operation device and the secondary shade. Thus, a roll cloth member 112 of the motorised operation device is pressed by the holding units 23 of the shading device so that the roll cloth member is kept at a straight state smoothly when hanging down. The roller shade also includes a controller 15, a transmission unit 12 and a rotary return wheel module 134, for aiding retraction of the roller shade. The rotary return module may include a spiral spring return mechanism. Each shade includes a weighted bar 113, 211 at its respective bottom edge. The combination module includes connecting members, such as hook-and-loop fasteners, so that the secondary shading device is detachable from the motorised operation device.
Patent GB-2564088-A (GB)
Title: Spacer apparatus
Inventor: CHRISTOPHER JON MASSEY
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2017-05-18
Abstract: The spacer member 10 includes a body that has top 12, bottom 14 and side surfaces 16. Male 24 and female 20 stacking formations are included on the respective top and bottom surfaces for connection to similar formation on stackable similar spacers/shims. The male stacking formation can break with a vertical load such that it can be located within the female formation and leaving a flat top surface of the spacer. The side surfaces of the spacer include a single male or female formation 30 for attachment to adjacent spacers with similar formations, prefereably one pair of an opposing sides of a square spacer will have male formations and the other pair of opposing sides of the spacers will have the female formations.
Patent GB-2551643-A (GB)
Title: Device security chain of proof
Inventor: ADAM VAZIRI ZANJANI
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2017-05-22
Abstract: A process for establishing that a device for receiving data from a data producing source has not been compromised, said device holding a first embodiment of software for managing said data reception, hashing at least a part of said software and providing the resultant hash to a distributed ledger, providing to the distributed ledger a hash of a second embodiment of said at least a part of the software which embodiment is known to be authentic, comparing the two hashes to establish whether the at least part of the first embodiment of the software is identical to the at least part of the second embodiment of the software and providing a record of identity or non-identity on the distributed ledger. The process may comprise matching of the device chain of proof data and the manufacturers chain of proof data with both being publishing on the distributed ledger. The process may use cryptographic signatures/hashing or merkle trees.
Patent GB-2563022-A (GB)
Title: A fender bracket assembly
Inventor: Mark James Watkinson
IPC: B62D25/16
Filed: 2017-05-30
Abstract: A fender assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a fender panel 110 and a bracket 120 coupling panel 110 to a frame 8 of the vehicle, wherein bracket 120 is configured to initiate buckling of a portion 110a of panel 110 forwards of bracket 120 during a collision of the motor vehicle by virtue of the stiffness of the connection between panel 110 and bracket 120; buckling may occur at a front of bracket 120. Fender panel 110 may be a front fender. Bracket 120 may be welded to frame 8 and be made of thicker material than frame 8. Panel 110 may lack connections to frame 8 along an upper edge rear of bracket 120; panel 110 may also lack buckling initiation features. Bracket 120 may prevent rearward deflection of panel 110 during collision, which may prevent panel 110 colliding with and damaging a door panel.
Patent GB-2564464-A (GB)
Title: Rafter fitting
Inventor: LEWIS TURNBULL
IPC: E04D12/00
Filed: 2017-07-12
Abstract: The bracket 30 has a riser, connecter to a batten support 50, the riser having first and second rafter facing surfaces, a low-rise configuration wherein the riser is a first height and the first surface engages a rafter in use, and a high-rise configuration wherein the riser is a second height, which is greater than the first, and the second surface engages a rafter in use. The riser may be formed of first and second portions 76, 78 pivotally connected via a living hinge 80, the first configuration being when the two portions are adjacent (see Figs. 9-11) , the second when they are stacked (see Figs. 12,13), such that a user may selected a desired height depending on adjacent roof tile design. The bracket may be T-shaped and formed from injected moulded plastics. The first and second portion may have a bore, which aligns when in the second configuration, for receiving a fastening. Also claimed is a pitched roof including the bracket either in the first configuration for plain tiles or the second for profiled tiles.
Patent GB-2554516-A (GB)
Title: Private vehicle-to-vehicle communication
Inventor: JAMES MARTIN LAWLIS
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2017-07-20
Abstract: A vehicle communication system comprises a transmitting vehicle having sensors to monitor a target vehicle and optionally obtain 402 an identifier (such as a license plate number) and a measurable attribute 404 (such as the vehicle speed). The system generates a pseudo anonymous identifier 408 based upon the identifier and attribute. A first message 410 is broadcast which includes the pseudo anonymous identifier 408, a random number 406 and a public key. In response, the target vehicle transmits a message 420 including the identifier 414, the random number and a symmetric key 418. The transmitting vehicle then broadcasts a further message encrypted with the symmetric key. The sensors may be a camera and an ultrasonic sensor. The pseudo anonymous identifier may be generated by hashing the identifier together with the attribute with a one-way hash function. The transmitting vehicle system may decrypt messages it receives using a private key which corresponds to the public key. Methods of establishing private communication with a vehicle are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2553052-A (GB)
Title: Prefetching weights for use in a neural network processor
Inventor: JONATHAN ROSS
IPC: G06N3/06
Filed: 2016-04-29
Abstract: A circuit for performing neural network computations for a neural network, the circuit comprising: a systolic array comprising a plurality of cells; a weight fetcher unit configured to, for each of the plurality of neural network layers: send, for the neural network layer, a plurality of weight inputs to cells along a first dimension of the systolic array; and a plurality of weight sequencer units, each weight sequencer unit coupled to a distinct cell along the first dimension of the systolic array, the plurality of weight sequencer units configured to, for each of the plurality of neural network layers: shift, for the neural network layer, the plurality of weight inputs to cells along the second dimension of the systolic array over a plurality of clock cycles and where each cell is configured to compute a product of an activation input and a respective weight input using multiplication circuitry.
Patent GB-2562815-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for viewing and editing computer-based designs
Inventor: Michael Calver
IPC: H04N13/361
Filed: 2017-11-09
Abstract: Providing filtered images of computer-based designs, by: storing master data representing the design; identifying a master data portion to be viewed (view data); applying a filter to the view data and displaying an image of the filtered view data. Designs may be computer aided design (CAD), virtual environments (buildings or outdoor), websites, graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Filters may be superimposed overlays, for left or right eyes, to mimic conditions affecting eyesight or varying visual acuity, eg. retinitis pigmentosa, colour blindness, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, reduced field of vision, blur, visual impairments. Eye tracking may be employed. Designs may be 2D or 3D viewed on PC, monitor, screen, tablet, laptop, virtual reality headset, smartphone, smartphone in a head mounted frame. Real-time view data may be sequences of frames that depend on user location and orientation. Effects of filters applied to 3D objects may depend on distance in 3D design. Display may include: information relating to designs, filters; GUI including selection features, eg. buttons, icons. Design may be edited while viewing, eg. using gestures or wands. Many users may view and modify designs simultaneously. Filters may simulate different lighting, times of day, weather, screen glare, geographical locations and backgrounds.
Patent GB-2563106-A (GB)
Title: Armrest table
Inventor: Yen Chuan Lee
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2017-12-22
Abstract: An armrest table (e.g. for a train or an aircraft) has an armrest casing (10, figure 14) comprising an inner space for moving a frontward-moving stand (20) into and out of the casing (10) through a front opening. The fore-aft linearly moving stand (20) has an inner space for vertically moving at least one panel assembly (30) upward and downward relative to the stand (20) through a top opening. Each panel assembly (30) comprises a first plate 31 pivotably mounted on the stand (20), and a second plate 32 connected to the first plate 31. When the front-moving stand is moved forward, protruding to an outermost extent, the at least one table panel assembly is moved upward, protruding to an uppermost extent, and the panel assembly laterally pivots into a horizontal position, and expands till the desktop surfaces of the first 31 and second 32 plates are side by side horizontally. The first and second plates overlap when retracted. The second plate 32 may tilt or pivot relative to the first plate 31. Alternatively, the first plate 31 may comprise a receiving space therein, and the second plate 32 may move parallel to the first plate to be received therein.
Patent GB-2570647-A (GB)
Title: Mattress/Cushion and Kit
Inventor: PATRICK NOEL DALY
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2018-01-26
Abstract: A cushion or mattress comprising an envelope 12 with laminated inner 14 and outer 16 layers and a resilient core 17 formed from open cell foam with upper and lower layers made of viscoelastic form and a central layer of resilient foam wherein the envelope is impermeable to air and liquid, the inner layer is attached to an upper layer of the core and a plurality of micro channels are formed on the top of the envelope. The envelope 12 can form a sealed chamber which is filled by the core 17. A bore may be provided in the core to allow air flow. A removable cover to provide vapour diffusion may be provided. The envelope 12 may have carrying means such as a strap, harness or handle. The device is designed to reduce the incidence of pressure sores and to make it easier to clean.
Patent GB-2559901-A (GB)
Title: Breathing assistance apparatus with liquid containment
Inventor: YI-CHENG SUN
IPC: A61M16/16
Filed: 2015-01-29
Abstract: A breathing assistance apparatus comprising a main body 30, the main body 30 comprising an upper housing 32 and a lower housing 34 that are configured to be secured together. The main body having at least one outer wall 40 and at least one generally vertical inner wall 52. A humidification compartment 50 defined within the main body 30 and adapted to receive a humidification chamber 28, a flow generator 26 positioned within the main body 30, and a liquid containment compartment 54 being interposed within the main body 30 between the flow generator 26 and the humidification compartment 50 and positioned between the at least one outer wall 40 and at least one generally vertical inner wall 52. The liquid containment compartment 54 being fluidly connected to both the flow generator 26 and the humidification compartment 50 such that a gas flow path from the flow generator 26 to the humidification compartment 50 passers through the liquid container compartment 54. Wherein the liquid containment compartment 54 comprises a first opening 56 that defines an outlet for gases flow out of the liquid containment compartment 54 to the humidification compartment 50 and a second opening that defines an inlet 58 for gases flow into the liquid containment compartment from the flow generator 26.
Patent GB-2564231-A (GB)
Title: Control system for waste water pumping station
Inventor: JAMES MICHAEL BALLARD
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 2018-05-10
Abstract: A control system for a waste water pumping station 3 in a waste water network has a well 6 for containing waste water entering through an inlet 7, a sensor 11 for measuring the level of the well contents, at least two pumps 8 for pumping waste water out of the well through an outlet 9 and a control panel (10 fig 2). The control panel operates the pumps to maintain the level between a normal start level 20 and a normal stop level 21. The control system has a deluge preparation mode to reduce the level at which the pumps start pumping water out of the well to a deluge start level 24, and to operate the pumps until at least a deluge preparation level 26 is reached, provided that the energy tariff in which the pumps are operating is not a triad tariff. If a deluge condition is detected, when the rate of rise of the level of the well 6 is above a given value, the pumps will be operated to prevent the well 6 overflowing, regardless of the energy tariff. A signal may be sent to an external source to enable neighbouring pumping stations in the network to be placed in the deluge preparation mode. A later embodiment relates to a control system for a waste water pumping station characterised by the pumps having an optimisation test mode.